MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud broken and nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil leak cap missing
Offside Front Brake flexi hose has a slight twist
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake flexi hose has a slight twist
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake flexi hose is twisted slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack has play in both sides but not considered excessive at time of inspection
Wiper speed is slow when operated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly Has the higher reading (3.7.B.4)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both rear show whitish/pink light also the same as works stop lights also (1.1.A.3e)
rear brake application uneven Nearside has the higher reading (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake flexi hose is twisted slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack has play in both sides but not considered excessive at time of inspection
Wiper speed is slow when operated
All welding repairs are satisfactory but are not pleasant to look at
Brake test passed but on wheel lock only
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)
Wiper speed is very slow regardless of switch speed position
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sills as marked (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured Underside of floor as marked (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair at floor area as marked (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Parks in drivers view (8.2.1c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)
Wiper speed is very slow regardless of switch speed position
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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YGV 117G is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 59,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YGV 117G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YGV 117G is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 March 1983.
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